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USB to SATA/IDE Combo Kit

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Aug 072011

USB to SATA/IDE Combo Kit

“Let’s face it – computer geeks collect files. Many of them large, some of them illicit, and perhaps even one or two illegal. Hey, we’re not here to judge – we’re here to help! Those files often live on hard-drives that occasionally get upgraded. The old drive gets ripped out in favor of the new in the never-ending effort to increase storage capacity. That doesn’t mean, however, that those old drives have outlived their usefulness. You can dock just about any of those old drives into this simple device. Stick a USB transfer cable into one end along with the power-cable, and in one of the other ends, you can connect a 3.5″” IDE hard drive, or a laptop 2.5″” IDE drive, or even a miniscule 1.8″” IDE hard drive! But, why stop there? You can connect a SATA drive, too! How about an optical disk drive? We’ve got it covered. Blu-Ray, DVD, CD, writeable, rewriteable… it doesn’t matter! We’re drive agnostic with our USB to SATA/IDE Combo Kit. Now your old drives have a brand new life. Or, if you’re the handy type, you can keep this one device handy to recover data from a drive in a dead computer. You won’t have to haul several different devices – just this one! Features Connect USB 2.0 ports to any IDE or SATA drive: 3.5″” IDE 2.5″” laptop IDE 1.8″” micro IDE 3.5″” SATA 2.5″” SATA Optical drive that supports standard IDE or SATA connectors* AC Input: 100-240v/50-60hz DC output: 5v/12v Supports Windows (98se and up) or Mac OS (8.6 and up) Includes power supply, molex y-splitter, USB cable and drive dock * Some “”slim-line”" optical drives use a modified SATA connector that won’t fit. Your mileage may vary.”

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CDD1A

Yoda USB Desk protector

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Aug 072011

Yoda USB Desk protector

Need to keep those pesky Sith away from your desk when you’re refilling your coffee? We understand. This motion activated Jedi Master is ready to defend your workspace. When the Sith come near, he fires up his lightsaber and warns them to back off. Sure, there may be those who judge him by his size, but they’ll eat their words when a green lightsaber slices their heads clean off their necks. Mwah ha ha. Oh, wait. Maybe we’re being just a little too evil there? Have we been corrupted by the Dark Side and their delicious cookies? The Yoda Desk Protector comes complete with a super-long USB cable, so even if your last remaining port is way in the back of your tower, Yoda can still be out front where he’s needed. His motion sensor will detect movement between 6 and 9 feet away depending on the lighting in your office. While you’re sitting at your desk you can keep him in silent mode so he doesn’t drive you nuts with his nuggets of wisdom. You can only take so much Jedi Master before you go insane, after all…

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CD514

USB 2.0 Active Extension Cable

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Aug 072011

USB 2.0 Active Extension Cable

When setting up the various electronics in your living or working space, you may have come across this problem – USB cables don’t stretch. They get to their limit and then they’re done. Of course, this is rather frustrating when you’re trying to set up the most ergonomic and awesomenomic layout possible and you can’t put your monitor in the exact place you want it. This high-speed USB active extension cable is exactly what you need to set things up the way you want. It extends and boosts the signal to any USB device and supports data transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps. The built-in repeater helps maintain high-speed USB signal quality and electrical and timing specifications. Say goodbye to the 5m (16ft) USB distance limitation! You can even daisy-chain three of these cables together for a total distance of 15m (50 feet!) with no loss in signal quality. Product Features Extends and boosts the signal to any USB device High-speed USB active extension cable Daisy-chainable, A Male / A Female, 5 m (16 ft.) Supports data transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps Built-in repeater helps maintain high-speed USB signal quality, electrical and timing specifications Overcomes the 5 m (16 ft.) USB distance limitation – ideal for connecting enclosures and other peripherals Daisy-chain up to three extensions for total distance of 15 m (50 ft.) Plug and Play; Windows and Mac compatible – bus-powered requires no external power supply USB 1.1 and high-speed USB compatible Length – 5 m (16 ft.); 290 g (10.2 oz.)

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CE132

Space Bar Keyboard Organizer & USB Hub

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Aug 072011

Space Bar Keyboard Organizer & USB Hub

“Evernoticehowhorriblereadingisifthespacebarisn’tused? It’sprettyawful,isn’tit? Who’dhavethunkonekeywouldmakeallthedifference? But sure enough, that one key on your keyboard makes reading so much easier. Does your desk look like the first three sentences of this product description? Everything is everywhere and there’s a tangle of cords that you’re pretty sure has gained sentience and will suck your soul out when you’re not looking. Let us introduce you to the Space Bar: the one gadget that will make your desk feel orderly and awesome. The Space Bar is a simple, elegantly-designed desk accessory that blasts away clutter while providing additional USB ports for your computer. When you’re done working, just slide your keyboard into the space below the shelf and store the rest of your office gizmos – keys, digital camera, cell phone, favorite pen, crocheted mini-Cthulhu – up top. You’ll regain some sanity… at least for now. Product Specifications Desktop organizer, keyboard storage, and USB hub in one Constructed of brushed aluminum with white plastic accents Can stow a keyboard up to 18″” long by 1.5″” high Supports up to 20 lbs of weight on top (the weight of a 21.5″” Apple iMac) Six USB ports!! 4 in the front and 2 in the back Also includes one mini-USB port and one AC adapter port Powered using a 110v external power source”

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0D522

StealthSwitch II

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Aug 072011

StealthSwitch II

The original StealthSwitch ushered in an era of office slacking unprecedented in our lifetimes. The concept is simple, playing on your laptop instead of working and your boss comes over? A click of the discreet footswitch instantly hides whatever window or application you were working in. Hopefully you’ll have a spreadsheet up of advertising ROI analysis over the last six months in the background. Now the new StealthSwitch II allows you to run macros, hit keys, do mouse clicks etc… all at the touch of your foot. What’s more, you can buy up to 4 slave switches and assign one to each function. Pretty soon you’ll be able to skip your hands and run everything with your feet like some kind of geeky simian… The StealthSwitch II is fully programmable USB foot switch capable of sending keystrokes, hotkeys, macros or mouse clicks in any program. The StealthSwitch II comes with configuration software for Windows (XP and Vista 32,64, Windows 7 32,64) and MAC OSX. Once programmed the configuration software is no longer required since all settings are stored in the switch hardware itself virtually eliminating the possibility of software conflicts. The possibilities are limited only by your imagination. If a program can be controlled with keystrokes or hotkeys, it will work with the StealthSwitch II. Configuration is fast and easy. Important Note You must purchase the Master USB Foot Switch. You cannot buy one or more slave switches alone, they will not function without the master unit.

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Computers and Electronics from the Shadetree Tech

USB to SATA/IDE Combo Kit

USB to SATA/IDE Combo Kit

Yoda USB Desk protector

Yoda USB Desk protector

USB 2.0 Active Extension Cable

USB 2.0 Active Extension Cable

Space Bar Keyboard Organizer & USB Hub

Space Bar Keyboard Organizer & USB Hub

StealthSwitch II

StealthSwitch II

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